POB Technology is
a new double-sided
controller to build a
robot. A second connector’s board can be used
separately. The Dual-POB
is programmable with
the POB graphical
development software RISBEE for starters, or in C with the
AVR Studio and GNU compiler for advanced users. Build
new amazing robots or enhance existing robots with a
single controller which manages all what you need.

For further information, please contact:

POB Technology

Website: http://pob-technology.com

SENSORS

HOKUYO Laser Range-Finder
for Robotics

The UBG-05LN available from Active
Robots is a programmable laser
distance measuring and obstacle
detection scanner.

Features include:

• Laser obstacle detection scanner

• High resolution 0.36°

• Response time less than 210 msec

• 180° scanning area

• Range 100 to 5,000 mm

• Power consumption 24 VDC @150 mA

• RS-232 interface

• Size: 60 x 60 x 75 mm

• Weight: 185 g (260 g with cable)

Applications include:

• Automated guided vehicles

• Robotics

• Security

• Automation

For further information, please contact:

Active Robots

Website: www.active-robots.co.uk

WHEELS

Pololu Ball Casters

Pololu introduces its
new line of unique
ball casters designed
specifically to serve as
third contact points
for small, differential-drive robots. The ball
casters are available
with either a metal or
plastic ball and come
in a variety of sizes,
with heights ranging
from 0.4” to 1.1”.
Each caster kit includes
two spacers (1/8”
and 1/16” thick) for
fine-tuning the height
for various applications.

The black ABS
caster housings are
engineered to minimize
friction with the
ball, and the larger
casters come with dowel-pin rollers to further reduce
friction. The range of available sizes allows customization
of robots for low profiles or increased obstacle
clearance.

The Pololu ball casters start at $2.99 and are
available at www.pololu.com/catalog/category/45.